Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services

Are you passionate about civil rights and ready to build upon a strong foundation to drive meaningful change? The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services to lead and further develop a recently established structure supporting 23 universities within the nation’s most diverse public university system. This is a unique opportunity to shape systemwide initiatives, enhance compliance and equity efforts, and ensure a culture of fairness, accountability, and inclusion across the CSU.

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse higher education system. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.   The CSU’s vision for civil rights is to foster and sustain a welcoming and nurturing campus environment where all community members are safe, supported, and empowered. We accomplish this through ensuring that our processes are not only fair, effective, and thorough, but also honor the humanity of all those involved.   Salary   The anticipated salary hiring range is $240,000 - $294,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Classification   Administrator IV   Position Information   The Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights Programming and Services is responsible for leading a team that provides centralized strategic planning, oversight, support, and resources to the CSU’s university-level Title IX and other civil rights offices. The AVC will also oversee a team that is responsible for CSU’s compliance with laws and policies governing Equal Employment Opportunities and whistleblower (including whistleblower retaliation) complaints including responding to complaints that are investigated by the Chancellor’s Office and providing support, guidance and oversight to appropriate administrators at the CSU’s 23 universities.    This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.   Key Responsibilities   • Strengthen Systemwide Civil Rights Operations Build upon an established framework to ensure humanity-centered policies and practices, and oversight for campus Civil Rights offices, including case management, training, prevention, and data analysis.   • Provide Strategic Leadership & Best Practices Guide university administrators and collaborate with CSU’s Office of General Counsel to align systemwide policies with federal and state legal requirements, integrating best practices in equity and compliance.   • Support & Develop Systemwide Civil Rights Professionals Lead a team of senior directors and specialists, providing expertise and oversight for Title IX, DHR, and whistleblower programs while ensuring effective campus-level implementation.   • Advance Education, Prevention & Reporting Direct systemwide training, prevention initiatives, and campus climate assessments, and represent CSU to state and federal agencies, media, and stakeholders through reports and public engagement.   • Lead Systemwide Compliance & Oversight  Oversee and enhance CSU’s compliance with Title IX, nondiscrimination, and whistleblower laws, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment across 23 universities   • Oversee Investigations & Risk Management Ensure effective response and resolution of systemwide whistleblower and civil rights matters, proactively identifying areas of risk and providing strategic guidance to prevent compliance issues.   Qualifications   This position requires: • Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Minimum of 10 years of related experience, including extensive experience in Title IX, equity, equal opportunity, and civil rights compliance and programming, including education, prevention, training, policy and practice development and administration, supportive measures, accommodations, investigations, and resolutions related to discriminat